After watching surveillance videos, Paris Hilton said that she believes the burglar who stole $2 million in jewelry from her was someone familiar with her house. [Us Weekly]
Jennifer Lopez used to send her assistant on tour with husband Marc Anthony to make sure he didn’t cheat on her. Unsurprisingly, the couple seems to be having problems. [P6]
Socialista, which is located on the bottom floor of the apparently rat- and asbestos-infested Jane Street Hotel, has been temporarily shut down by the Department of Health. [NYO, Grub Street]
Jailed Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who is serving 18 months in jail for soliciting and procuring minors for prostitution, has entered a work-release program that allows him to spend weekdays at the office of his nonprofit foundation. [P6]
Oprah Winfrey will be sad if Barack Obama doesn’t make time to attend her inaugural party. [Gatecrasher]